QBCF Monitor Service Not Running On This
Computer: Stepwise Guide
Working collaboratively in QuickBooks with your team is a breeze thanks to
multi-user mode. But encountering the cryptic error
message QBCFMonitorService Not Running On This Computer can throw a
wrench in those plans. This error prevents the QuickBooks Company File
Monitor Service from functioning properly, essentially keeping you stuck in
single-user mode.
Don't worry; this issue is fairly common and has solutions! This guide will explain
all the common reasons behind the error, such as firewall restrictions or
incorrect service configuration. Furthermore, we'll provide a clear
troubleshooting roadmap to get your multi-user mode up and running again
on the network.
QBCFMonitorService Not Functional? Top
Technical Factors
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Here are the most relevant technical causes behind the sudden
occurrence of QBCFMonitorService Not Functional On This System Error on
the system:
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Windows Firewall or third-party security software might block the
QBCFMonitorService, hindering communication.
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The service itself could be improperly configured or even corrupted,
preventing it from running.
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Outdated QuickBooks Database Manager software can lead to
compatibility issues, causing the service to malfunction.
Methods for the QBCFMonitorService
Cannot Operate On This System
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Here are the best troubleshooting methods for the QBCFMonitorService Cannot Operate Error Message On This System:
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Method 1: Grant full & precise exemption to “QBCFMonitorService.exe” inside Windows Firewall settings
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Access Windows Security Firewall Settings: Search for "Windows Security" in the taskbar search bar and open the application. Navigate to
"Firewall & network protection."
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Find Inbound Firewall Rules: Click on "Allow an app through the firewall." This will display a list of allowed and blocked applications.
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Change View to Find Executable: By default, you might see a list of friendly application names. To see the specific file name
"QBCFMonitorService.exe," click on "Change settings" and ensure the "Private" and "Public" columns are ticked.
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Look for Existing QuickBooks Entry: Search the list for any existing entries related to QuickBooks. If you see "QuickBooks" or a similar entry
with check marks in both the "Private" and "Public" columns, you can skip to the next step to verify the executable.
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Add New Rule: If you can't find an existing QuickBooks entry, click on "Allow another app". This will launch a wizard to create a new firewall
rule.
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Select Program Type and Path: Choose "Browse" and navigate to the installation directory of QuickBooks. This is typical "C:\Program Files
(x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks [Year Edition]" (replace [Year Edition] with your specific version). Locate "QBCFMonitorService.exe" and select it
and click "Next" to proceed.
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Name the Rule & Set Connection Types: You can give the rule a descriptive name like "QuickBooks Multi-User Access" for clarity. Ensure
both "Private" and "Public" checkboxes are selected to allow communication on both private and public networks.
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Review and Finish: Double-check the information on the final screen to ensure the program path, name (if provided), and connection
types are correct. Click "Finish" to create the firewall rule granting exemption to "QBCFMonitorService.exe".
Method 2: Effectively finish the valid repair
process for QB Desktop on your computer
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In this method, just after launching the “Control Panel” window, you have
to access the “Programs & Features” tab & you can seamlessly right-click
the “QuickBooks” icon.
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After that, you can initiate the repair process by successively tapping the
“Uninstall/Change’ & ‘Repair’ icons located on the screen.
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Allow the repair procedure to be finished on the computer & restart your
system, after which you can execute QB in multi-user mode.
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The precise & full implementation of both troubleshooting methods
highlighted above will be enough to weed out the QBCFMonitorService Not
Running On This Computer error message.